Can Hypnosis Reduce Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer Survivors? A Literature Review

American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis,  Jul 2004  by Elkins, Gary,  Marcus, Joel,  Palamara, Lynne,  Stearns, Vered

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